November Events In St. Albans, Hertfordshire
what’s on in November
Check out our list of exciting things to do in November in St. Albans, Hertfordshire!
Sister Sledge Live
With founding member Kathy Sledge and band singing well-loved hits such as ‘Lost in Music’ and ‘We Are Family’ on their ‘Thinking of You’ tour 2023.
Where: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3LD.
About: The Alban Arena has been a premier entertainment venue for top-name shows and large events such as the St Albans Beer and Cider Festival, for over 50 years.
When: Saturday 18th November, 19:30
Tickets: Prices start at £27.
The Big St. Albans Sleep Out
This event urges volunteers to sleep rough for the night, to raise funds for local charities. There will be live music, workshops, and entertainment.
Where: Oaklands College, Smallford, Hatfield Rd, Oaklands, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA.
When: Friday 10th November, doors open for registration at 20:00.
About: The St. Albans Sleep Out was founded in the 1990s to raise awareness and funds for five local charities: Open Door, Centre 33, Emmaus, Herts Young Homeless (hyh) and The Living Room.
Tickets: There is no cost to take part or a minimum fundraising target, the event asks that you raise as much as you can.
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Mental Elf Festive Fun Run
Walk/run or skip your way round this 5K route for charity - Christmas attire encouraged!
Where: Oaklands College, Smallford, Hatfield Rd, Oaklands, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA.
About: A family-friendly, non-competitive event to raise awareness and funds for mental health.
When: Sunday 26th November, 11:00
Tickets: Start from £10 and then raise what you can for charity in sponsorship. If you wish to support a runner but not take part, choose a ‘free spectator’ ticket.
St. Albans Christmas Cracker Street Festival
The annual Christmas fair comes back to the city centre to enthral all ages of the St Albans community.
Where: St Peter's Street and Marketplace, St Albans city centre, Hertfordshire.
When: Sunday 19th November, 12:00-18:00
About: A free event for the whole family with food and arts and crafts stalls, live music, and plenty of festive light installations.
Elf the Musical
St Albans Musical Theatre Company presents the family comedy, ‘Elf the Musical’ based on the film. Based on the hilarious Christmas film, ‘Elf the Musical’ is about Buddy who has been brought up as an elf, little realising he’s a human. A trip to New York reveals all to him.
Where: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Peter's St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3LD
When: Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11th November, various times.
About: St. Albans Musical Theatre Company is a local amateur drama group who are passionate about the musical arts. Past shows include School of Rock, Hairspray, Grease and Annie.
Tickets: Tickets start at £13 (for concessions) + £3.50 booking fee.
St. Albans Festive Gift Show
Festive fun and shopping with over 150 exhibitors. Haddons Events are a family-run business that organise trade fairs, shows, and events across the country.
Where: Oaklands College, Hatfield Rd, Oaklands, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
When: Saturday 11th November, 10:00-17:00 and Sunday 12th November, 10:00-16:00
About: Oaklands College is a St Albans based campus originally established in 1921, which offers about 1,500 courses to around 10,000 students.
Tickets: Adults £4 (£5 on the door), concessions £3 (£4 on the door), children under 16 and carers are free.
Christmas Wine Fair
Cellar Door Wines are putting on an event to get you set-up for Christmas, with over 100 wines to sample and enjoy. Perfect to grab a Christmas present or find the ultimate wine pairing for Christmas lunch.
Where: Cellar Door Wines, Hatfield Park, House, Stable Yard, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HX
When: Saturday 25th November, 14:00 - 18:00.
About: Independent wine merchant in St. Albans and Hatfield House, Hertfordshire specialising in top quality fine wine, craft beers, spirits, liqueurs and more.
Tickets: £35
Hollywood Glamour fund-raising dinner
The charity Home-Start are raising funds this November with their annual gala dinner. Get glammed up and enjoy a three-course meal in wonderful settings, all in the name of philanthropy.
Where: St Michael's Manor Hotel, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4RY
When: Friday 10th November, 19:00
About: Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and experts who help families.
Tickets: £90
St.Albans Fireworks Spectacular 2023
Impressive fireworks display for all ages, with proceeds going to local charities Open Door and Youth Talk. Food will be on sale.
Where: Verulamium Park – access from St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY
When: Saturday 4 November, gates open from 6pm, fireworks at 19:30.
About: Verulamium Park has 100 acres of open parkland, with a lake, woodland, Roman ruins and mosaic, children’s play area, volleyball court, splash park and café. All in view of the majestic cathedral.
Tickets: Early bird tickets until 10am on Friday 3 November. Adult - £10 (£7.50 early bird), child (over 5s) - £5 (£4 early bird). Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) - £25 (£17.50 early bird).
Vegan Market
St. Albans is hosting this vegan market with a selection of vendors with food, crafts, brewers, zero-waste products, and homeware.
Where: St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3DH
When: Sunday 5th November, 10:30-16:00
About: The Vegan Market Company works with local councils to bring vegan stalls to various town and city centres.
Tickets: None required.
Diwali at Sopwell House
Cinnamon Club and Sopwell House have paired forces to offer up a culinary celebration of Diwali including a three-course meal, a Bollywood display, and fireworks.
Where: Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ
When: Friday 10th November, 19:00
About: Sopwell House has evidence of a house on site dating back to 1603 and is now a luxury, award-winning country hotel on the outskirts of St Albans.
Tickets: £95 per person or £89 per person if booking a table of 10. Children under 11 years old – £75. Stay overnight from just £239 per room.
Christmas Makers Market
Local makers and artisans are here for your Christmas needs at this indoor market event.
Where: The Hub on Verulam, 5b Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DA
When: Wednesday 15th November, 18:30
About: The Hub on Verulam is a social centre in St Albans for dining, cinema, events, and networking, which is open to members and non-members.
Tickets: Free but pre-registration is encouraged.
Wheathampstead Lights Up and Christmas Event
The village hosts their annual switching on of their Christmas lights with plenty of fun to be had.
Where: Crinkle Crankle Garden, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8FJ and Wheathampsted High Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire.
When: Thursday 23rd November, at the Crinkle Crankle garden from 16:00-20:00 and on the high street 17:30-20:00.
About: Wheathampstead Parish Council is putting on an extravaganza to launch the Christmas season with the switching on off the lights, market stalls, fairground rides, carols, and Santa’s grotto.
Tickets: Free entry
Harriett Kelsall free jewellery cleaning
The jewellery studio is hosting a free cleaning session for your beloved jewels to be back to their sparkling best. The Harriet Kelsall jewellery designers will be on hand to discuss bespoke commissions, and there will be plenty of temptation with their ready to wear collection.
Where: Harriett Kelsall studio, 20 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YD
When: Wednesday 22nd November, 11:00-16:00.
About: Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery is one of the UK’s leading bespoke jewellery companies and has a studio/shop in St Albans, Hitchin, Cambridge, and Primrose Hill.
Tickets: Free entry
Festive Fire and Feast BBQ Cooking
Learn how to cook a Festive Feast on a Big Green Egg (or kamado style BBQ)!
Where: The Outdoor Kitchen Collective, Woodcock Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9HJ
When: Saturday 25th November, 10:00-12:30
About: Based in St. Albans, The Outdoor Kitchen Collective (TOKC) is a contemporary design, retail and event space showcasing cutting-edge, high-end outdoor kitchens (WWOO, Grillo, EO, GrillZimmer, Cubic) and state-of-the-art accessories.
Tickets: £150 per person including cooking class, tea/coffee, BBQ food, drinks throughout and recipes / BBQ notes.
Christmas Craft Fair at Fleetville Community Centre
With stalls of craft products, a Christmas café, a children’s craft activity room and proceeds going to a local St Albans charity.
Where: Fleetville Community Centre (opposite Morrisons), Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LQ
When: Saturday 25th November, 10:00-17:00
About: Fleetville Community Centre is local place for people to meet, hire rooms and enjoy events such as fairs and pub quizzes.
Tickets: Free entry.
Together exhibition
UH Arts + Culture proudly present Together - an exhibition of portraits from the University of Hertfordshire Art Collection, in its inaugural year as an Accredited Museum.
Where: Art + Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB
When: Running until January 2024
About: The University of Hertfordshire has an Art Collection which is now awarded Accredited Museum status. The University has just under 32,000 students from over 140 countries across 550 career-focused degree options.
Tickets: Free admission
Design, Build & Sip with Miri Design
This event invites locals to join Miri Design for a conversation with their team of experts who can provide guidance on budgeting, layouts, floor plans, and colour schemes.
Where: Saint and Sinner, 16 Saint Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3NA
When: Friday 3rd November, 09:00-12:00
About: Miri Design is a BIID accredited interior design studio, founded by Dorota a qualified Feng Shui consultant.
Tickets: £10